Callisia is a genus of flowering plants in the Spiderwort family, Commelinaceae. Members of the genus are commonly known as Roselings. It is native to the Western Hemisphere from the southern US to Argentina.
The generic name is derived from Greek work (kallos) meaning beauty.
'Pink Panther' is a low-growing succulent with stems full of small round waxy leaves. It grows up to 10cm tall. Leaves are up to 2.5cm long and vary in colours from green striped, pinkish and cream with a burgundy underside. Flowers are small, white, and appear in late spring or early summer.
How to grow and care
Growing Tradescantia is easy, and you will find the plants to be resilient. These plants typically grow in moist, well-drained, and acidic (pH 5 to 6) soil. Tradescantias do best in partial shade but will do equally well in sunny areas as long as the soil is kept moist.
You can grow Tradescantia indoors too as long as suitable conditions are given. Provide the plant with either a soilless mix or loam-based potting compost and keep it in bright filtered light. You should also pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushier growth.
These plants like to be kept fairly moist, so water regularly, especially if you are growing them in containers. Cutting the plant back once the flowering has ceased can often promote a second bloom and help prevent re-seeding. Cut the stems back about 20 to 30cm from the ground.
Callisia repens 'Pink Panther' is a variegated cultivar of Callisia repens.
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